C1 JANUARY 16

Question 1

(verb) to ask for information about something
“She called to … about the job opening.”

Answer 1

inquire
“She called to inquire about the job opening.”

Question 2

(noun) individuals engaged in a conversation or dialogue.
“The two … exchanged ideas during the debate.”

Answer 2

interlocutors
“The two interlocutors exchanged ideas during the debate.”

Question 3

(adjective) very detailed and complicated
“The artist created an … design on the pottery.”

Answer 3

intricate
“The artist created an intricate design on the pottery.”

Question 4

(verb) to make adjustments to rectify mistakes or errors in one’s own work or statements
“After reviewing the report, she decided to … her own slips in the calculations.”

Answer 4

correct your own slips
“After reviewing the report, she decided to correct her own slips in the calculations.”

Question 5

(noun) a situation in which a large number of vehicles are unable to move or move very slowly on a road.
“The city experiences severe … during rush hour.”

Answer 5

traffic congestion
“The city experiences severe traffic congestion during rush hour.”

Question 6

(verb) to successfully reach a desired goal or outcome in one’s career
“After years of hard work, she was able to … professional success as a top executive.”

Answer 6

achieve professional success
“After years of hard work, she was able to achieve professional success as a top executive.”

Question 7

(verb phrase) to actively seek out and follow paths for professional development and job openings
“She decided to … in the tech industry.”

Answer 7

pursue career opportunities
“She decided to pursue career opportunities in the tech industry.”

Question 8

(verb phrase) to move from one place to another, often in a way that avoids obstacles or difficulties
“He enjoys … the city on his bicycle.”

Answer 8

getting around
“He enjoys getting around the city on his bicycle.”

Question 9

(verb) to have the potential to attract or interest someone
“The new restaurant … to food lovers.”

Answer 9

might be appealing
“The new restaurant might be appealing to food lovers.”

Question 10

(verb) to obtain or make use of something
“Students can … online resources for their studies.”

Answer 10

access top-notch facilities.
“Students can access online resources for their studies.”

Question 11

(noun) places designed for public enjoyment and amusement, where events or performances take place.
“The city has several popular …, including theaters and concert halls.”

Answer 11

entertainment venues.
“The city has several popular entertainment venues, including theaters and concert halls.”

Question 12

(noun) the state of being calm and peaceful
“She found … in the quiet of the forest.”

Answer 12

tranquility
“She found tranquility in the quiet of the forest.”

Question 13

(verb) to construct or create something with a focus on strong connections among members
“They aim … a close-knit community through regular gatherings.”

Answer 13

to build close-knit communities
“They aim to build a close-knit community through regular gatherings.”

Question 14

(noun) the space or room at the top of a building, typically under the roof, used for storage or as a living space.
“We stored our old furniture in the ….”

Answer 14

attic
“We stored our old furniture in the attic.”

Question 15

(noun) the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level.
“They converted the … into a cozy living space.”

Answer 15

basement
“They converted the basement into a cozy living space.”

Question 16

(noun) a simple, inexpensive camera designed for one-time use, which is discarded after the film is developed.
“I bought a … for our beach trip to capture memories without worrying about losing an expensive one.”

Answer 16

disposable camera.
“I bought a disposable camera for our beach trip to capture memories without worrying about losing an expensive one.”

Question 17

(adjective) describing a length that reaches halfway between the knee and the ankle.
“She wore a … skirt to the party.”

Answer 17

mid-calf.
“She wore a mid-calf skirt to the party.”

Question 18

(noun) a shield for the eyes, typically part of a cap or helmet, that protects against sunlight or glare.
“He wore a baseball cap with a long … to block the sun.”

Answer 18

visor
“He wore a baseball cap with a long visor to block the sun.”

Question 19

(verb) to plan or invent a complex procedure, system, or mechanism by careful thought.
“The engineers … a new method for recycling waste.”

Answer 19

devise
“The engineers devised a new method for recycling waste.”

Question 20

(verb) to include different types of things or people
“The festival will … music, art, and food.”

Answer 20

encompass
“The festival will encompass music, art, and food.”

Question 21

(verb) to inform someone in advance about a potential danger or problem
“He was … of the storm approaching.”

Answer 21

forewarned of…
“He was forewarned of the storm approaching.”

Question 22

(phrase) indicating a time period close to the conclusion of July, typically the last week or so.
“We plan to go on vacation ….”

Answer 22

towards the end of July
“We plan to go on vacation towards the end of July.”

Question 23

(verb) to reach a successful or desired outcome after a period of planning or effort
“After months of hard work, the project finally ….”

Answer 23

the planning came to fruition
“After months of hard work, the project finally came to fruition.”

Question 24

(adjective) covered with or characterized by grime; dirty or filthy
“The windows were so … that I could barely see outside.”

Answer 24

grimy
“The windows were so grimy that I could barely see outside.”

Question 25

(noun) the highest or uppermost deck of a ship or boat. "We enjoyed the sunset from the ... of the cruise ship."

Answer 25

top deck. "We enjoyed the sunset from the top deck of the cruise ship."

Question 26

(noun) a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a theater or an airplane, or between shelves in a store. "She walked down the ... to find her seat."

Answer 26

aisle "She walked down the aisle to find her seat."

Question 27

(verb) to fold or push something into a particular place or position "She ... the blanket around the baby."

Answer 27

to tuck "She tucked the blanket around the baby."

Question 28

(prepositional phrase) located under or below the seat "The bag is ... in the car."

Answer 28

beneath the seat "The bag is beneath the seat in the car."

Question 29

(verb) to make something have a strong and unpleasant smell "Eating that fish will ... the bus out."

Answer 29

You’ll stink the bus out "If you eat that smelly food, you'll stink the bus out." "Eating that fish will stink the bus out."

Question 30

(noun) the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline "She wiped the sweat from her ... during the race."

Answer 30

forehead "She wiped the sweat from her forehead during the race."

Question 31

(verb) to look at something with your eyes partly closed in order to see better or because of bright light "He ... at the bright sunlight."

Answer 31

squint "He squinted at the bright sunlight."

Question 32

(verb) to make a low, continuous sound, often with closed lips "She began to ... her favorite tune while cooking."

Answer 32

to hum "She began to hum her favorite tune while cooking."

Question 33

(verb) to move unsteadily from side to side "The table ... because one leg was shorter than the others."

Answer 33

wobble "The table wobbled because one leg was shorter than the others."

Question 34

(verb) to blend or combine substances together to form a single entity "The artist decided to ... different colors to create a unique shade."

Answer 34

to meld "The artist decided to meld different colors to create a unique shade."

Question 35

(noun) a facial expression characterized by an open mouth and relaxed jaw, often indicating surprise or astonishment "He looked at the magician with a ... as the rabbit disappeared."

Answer 35

a slack-jawed expression "He looked at the magician with a slack-jawed expression as the rabbit disappeared."

Question 36

(verb) to be crushed or flattened by a heavy object or force "The car was ... by the falling tree."

Answer 36

to be squashed by something "The car was squashed by the falling tree."

Question 37

(verb) to bend the upper part of the body forward and downward "He had to ... to pick up the fallen book."

Answer 37

to stoop "He had to stoop to pick up the fallen book."

Question 38

(verb) to force someone or something out of a place "The teacher had to ... the disruptive student from the classroom."

Answer 38

to eject "The teacher had to eject the disruptive student from the classroom."

Question 39

(idiom) in a very close competition or race "The two runners were ... as they approached the finish line."

Answer 39

neck and neck "The two runners were neck and neck as they approached the finish line."

Question 40

(verb) to move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side "The trees ... gently in the breeze."

Answer 40

to sway "The trees swayed gently in the breeze."

Question 41

(verb) to start a journey or trip "We plan to ... early in the morning to avoid traffic."

Answer 41

to set off "We plan to set off early in the morning to avoid traffic."

Question 42

(noun) a place where goods are bought and sold, often in a remote area. "The settlers established a ... to exchange furs for supplies."

Answer 42

trading post "The settlers established a trading post to exchange furs for supplies."

Question 43

(adverb) in a way that lasts or remains unchanged indefinitely "The decision was made to close the store ...."

Answer 43

permanently "The decision was made to close the store permanently."

Question 44

(verb phrase) to be completely soaked or saturated with water or another liquid "After walking in the rain without an umbrella, I was ...."

Answer 44

to be wet through "After walking in the rain without an umbrella, I was wet through."

Question 45

(adjective) created or produced by humans rather than occurring naturally "The park features a beautiful ... lake."

Answer 45

man-made "The park features a beautiful man-made lake."

Question 46

(noun) the time of day immediately following sunset, characterized by a soft, diffused light. "We went for a walk at ... when the sky turned a beautiful shade of purple."

Answer 46

dusk "We went for a walk at dusk when the sky turned a beautiful shade of purple."

Question 47

(noun) tools or equipment used in the preparation of food "A spatula is a common cooking utensil."

Answer 47

cooking utensils "A spatula is a common cooking utensil."

Question 48

(noun) a condition of extreme need or hopelessness "After losing his job and home, he found himself in a ...."

Answer 48

desperate state "After losing his job and home, he found himself in a desperate state."

Question 49

(adjective) completely emptied or cleared of contents "After the move, the house was completely ...."

Answer 49

cleaned-out "After the move, the house was completely cleaned-out."

Question 50

(verb) to perform or conduct a task or duty "She was asked to ... the experiment according to the instructions."

Answer 50

Carry out "She was asked to carry out the experiment according to the instructions."

Question 51

(verb) to suggest or propose an idea or plan for consideration "She ... a new strategy during the meeting."

Answer 51

Put forward "She put forward a new strategy during the meeting."

Question 52

(verb) to direct someone's attention to something "She ... the errors in the report."

Answer 52

Point out "She pointed out the errors in the report."

Question 53

(verb) to investigate or examine something carefully "The detective will ... the case further."

Answer 53

Look into "The detective will look into the case further."

Question 54

(verb) to oppose or resist something or someone "He decided to ... the majority opinion in the meeting."

Answer 54

Go against "He decided to go against the majority opinion in the meeting."

Question 55

(verb) to develop or enhance something further "We need to ... our previous successes to achieve greater results."

Answer 55

Build on "We need to build on our previous successes to achieve greater results."

Question 56

(verb) to separate something into smaller parts or pieces "She decided to ... the project into manageable tasks."

Answer 56

Break down "She decided to break down the project into manageable tasks."

Question 57

(verb) to cause something to happen or to bring it into existence "The new policies were designed to ... significant changes in the education system."

Answer 57

Bring about "The new policies were designed to bring about significant changes in the education system."

Question 58

To explain or describe something in a clear way.

Answer 58

Set out The author sets out the main objectives of the study in the introduction

Question 59

(verb) to explain or give reasons for something "She had to ... her absence from the meeting."

Answer 59

Account for "She had to account for her absence from the meeting."

Question 60

(noun) a person whose occupation is making fitted clothes such as suits, trousers, and jackets to fit individual customers. "The ... crafted a beautiful suit for the wedding."

Answer 60

a tailor "The tailor crafted a beautiful suit for the wedding."

Question 61

(adjective) extremely different; significantly unlike "The two proposals were ... in their approaches to solving the problem."

Answer 61

drastically different "The two proposals were drastically different in their approaches to solving the problem."

Question 62

(verb phrase) to do something that could potentially cause harm or danger to oneself. "He ... by climbing the dangerous mountain without proper gear."

Answer 62

put your life at risk "He put his life at risk by climbing the dangerous mountain without proper gear."

Question 63

(adjective) having lost faith or trust in something that was once believed to be good or true "After the scandal, many fans felt ... with the celebrity."

Answer 63

disillusioned "After the scandal, many fans felt disillusioned with the celebrity."

Question 64

(noun) the quality of being repetitive; the state of occurring over and over again "The ... of his speech made it hard to stay engaged."

Answer 64

repetitiveness "The repetitiveness of his speech made it hard to stay engaged."

Question 65

(phrase) an expression of a desire to express a thought or opinion, often indicating hesitation or uncertainty "I’m tempted to say that the movie was the best of the year."

Answer 65

I’m tempted to say "I’m tempted to say that the movie was the best of the year."

Question 66

(adjective) relating to the Christian church or its clergy "The bishop's ... duties include overseeing the diocese."

Answer 66

ecclesiastical "The bishop's ecclesiastical duties include overseeing the diocese."

Question 67

(noun) the parts or pieces that are left after the main part has been removed or destroyed "After the fire, only the ... of the house remained."

Answer 67

remnants "After the fire, only the remnants of the house remained."

Question 68

(adjective) spread out over a wide area; not concentrated "The children were playing with scattered toys all over the yard."

Answer 68

scattered "The children were playing with scattered toys all over the yard."

Question 69

(noun) a large retail store or marketplace where a variety of goods are sold. "The antique ... had everything from vintage furniture to rare collectibles."

Answer 69

emporium "The antique emporium had everything from vintage furniture to rare collectibles."

Question 70

(noun) a main road or public highway that allows for the passage of vehicles and pedestrians. "The new shopping center is located near a busy ...."

Answer 70

thoroughfare "The new shopping center is located near a busy thoroughfare."

Question 71

(adverb) in every case or on every occasion; always. "She .... arrives at work early."

Answer 71

invariably "She invariably arrives at work early."

Question 72

(verb phrase) to place something in a hidden or secure location "She ... the letter in a drawer."

Answer 72

tucked away "She tucked away the letter in a drawer."

Question 73

(noun) a mark or symbol indicating the quality or authenticity of a product, particularly precious metals. "The gold ring had a ... that confirmed its purity."

Answer 73

hallmarks "The gold ring had a hallmark that confirmed its purity."

Question 74

(verb) to perceive or recognize something with clarity "She could ... the faint sound of music in the distance."

Answer 74

discern "She could discern the faint sound of music in the distance."

Question 75

(verb) to adorn or enhance with beauty or elegance "The garden was ... with beautiful flowers."

Answer 75

to grace "The garden was graced with beautiful flowers."

Question 76

(noun) a person who owns a business or property "The ... of the café welcomed customers with a smile."

Answer 76

proprietor "The proprietor of the café welcomed customers with a smile."

Question 77

(noun) the state of being alone, often by choice, and enjoying one's own company "He found peace in his ... while hiking in the mountains."

Answer 77

solitude "He found peace in his solitude while hiking in the mountains."

Question 78

(adjective) having been made pure by removing unwanted elements "The ... sugar was used in the cake."

Answer 78

refined "The refined sugar was used in the cake."

Question 79

(verb) to be attracted or drawn to something or someone, often in a natural or instinctive way "Children often ... bright colors and interesting shapes."

Answer 79

to gravitate towards something "Children often gravitate towards bright colors and interesting shapes."

Question 80

(verb) to remain hidden so as to wait in ambush or to observe secretly "He would often ... in the shadows, watching the others without being seen."

Answer 80

lurk "He would often lurk in the shadows, watching the others without being seen."

Question 81

(noun) a rounded handle used to open or close a door. "She turned the ... to enter the room."

Answer 81

doorknobs "She turned the doorknob to enter the room."

Question 82

(noun) A yellowish alloy of copper and zinc, often used for making musical instruments, ornaments, and fittings. "The trumpet is made of ...."

Answer 82

brass "The trumpet is made of brass."

Question 83

(adjective) having existed for a long time; enduring or persistent "They have a ... friendship that has lasted for decades."

Answer 83

long-standing "They have a long-standing friendship that has lasted for decades."

Question 84

(noun) a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished. "She wore a beautiful diamond ... on her ring."

Answer 84

gem "She wore a beautiful diamond gem on her ring."

Question 85

(verb) to rise to the surface of a liquid "The diver began to ... after exploring the reef."

Answer 85

to surface "The diver began to surface after exploring the reef."

Question 86

(adjective) not attractive or appealing; lacking charm or beauty "The building was quite ..., with its dull gray facade."

Answer 86

unprepossessing "The building was quite unprepossessing, with its dull gray facade."

Question 87

(noun) the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward "The merits of the new policy were discussed in detail."

Answer 87

merits "The merits of the new policy were discussed in detail."

Question 88

(noun) a person who prepares and sells medicines and drugs "In the past, an ... would mix herbal remedies for patients."

Answer 88

apothecary "In the past, an apothecary would mix herbal remedies for patients."

Question 89

(verb) to faint or lose consciousness, often due to overwhelming emotion "She ... at the sight of her favorite celebrity."

Answer 89

to swoon "She swooned at the sight of her favorite celebrity."

Question 90

(verb) to please someone greatly "The surprise party ... her."

Answer 90

delight "The surprise party delighted her."

Question 91

(adjective) arranged in a pile or layers "The books were ... neatly on the shelf."

Answer 91

stacked "The books were stacked neatly on the shelf."

Question 92

(verb) to shine with a light that is not steady; to burn unsteadily "The candle ... in the breeze."

Answer 92

flicker "The candle flickered in the breeze."

Question 93

(adjective) giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen "The dark clouds in the sky looked ... before the storm."

Answer 93

ominous "The dark clouds in the sky looked ominous before the storm."

Question 94

(noun) the art or practice of preserving the skins of animals and stuffing them to create lifelike representations. "The museum displayed a collection of animals preserved through ...."

Answer 94

taxidermy "The museum displayed a collection of animals preserved through taxidermy."

Question 95

(adjective) justified or deserved; having a good reason "Her concerns about the project were ... given the recent issues."

Answer 95

warranted "Her concerns about the project were warranted given the recent issues."

Question 96

(adverb) in a way that is difficult or impossible to explain "The lights turned off ... in the middle of the meeting."

Answer 96

inexplicably "The lights turned off inexplicably in the middle of the meeting."

Question 97

(noun) the process of making choices quickly and efficiently, often in response to urgent situations "In a crisis, ... can save lives."

Answer 97

swift decision-making "In a crisis, swift decision-making can save lives."

Question 98

(adjective) more important than anything else; supreme "The safety of the passengers is of ... importance."

Answer 98

paramount "The safety of the passengers is of paramount importance."

Question 99

(adjective) certain to happen or destined to be a particular way, often implying a predetermined outcome "She felt she was ... for greatness."

Answer 99

destined "She felt she was destined for greatness."

Question 100

(noun) the act of obtaining or gaining possession of something "The company's ... have significantly expanded its market reach."

Answer 100

acquisitions "The company's acquisitions have significantly expanded its market reach."

Question 101

(adjective) serving as a desirable model or example "Her performance was ... and inspired others."

Answer 101

exemplary "Her performance was exemplary and inspired others."

Question 102

(idiom) to be in control or to make decisions "In this project, she will be the one to ...."

Answer 102

Call the shots "In this project, she will be the one to call the shots."

Question 103

(idiom) undecided or unable to make a choice between two options "He's still ... about which job offer to accept."

Answer 103

On the fence "He's still on the fence about which job offer to accept."

Question 104

(idiom) to deal with a problem only when it arises, rather than worrying about it in advance "I don't want to think about the presentation right now; I'll ...."

Answer 104

Cross that bridge when you come to it "I don't want to think about the presentation right now; I'll cross that bridge when I come to it."

Question 105

(verb phrase) to make a decision about something after considering the options "After weeks of deliberation, she finally ... to accept the job offer."

Answer 105

Make up your mind "After weeks of deliberation, she finally made up her mind to accept the job offer."

Question 106

(idiom) to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and determination "He didn't want to get the surgery, but he had to ... and do it."

Answer 106

Bite the bullet "He didn't want to get the surgery, but he had to bite the bullet and do it."

Question 107

(verb) to think carefully about something over a period of time "She needed to ... the job offer before making a decision."

Answer 107

Mull over "She needed to mull over the job offer before making a decision."

Question 108

(idiom) to make a sudden, decisive commitment to a course of action, especially after hesitating "After months of consideration, she finally decided to ... and start her own business."

Answer 108

Take the plunge "After months of consideration, she finally decided to take the plunge and start her own business."

Question 109

(idiom) to act recklessly or take risks without worrying about the consequences "Despite the bad weather, they decided to ... and go sailing."

Answer 109

Throw caution to the wind "Despite the bad weather, they decided to throw caution to the wind and go sailing."

Question 110

(phrase) to remain flexible and not commit to a specific course of action or decision "By applying to multiple colleges, she decided to ...."

Answer 110

Keep your options open "By applying to multiple colleges, she decided to keep her options open."

Question 111

(idiom) to be unable to decide about something; to have conflicting feelings or opinions "I'm in two minds about whether to take the job offer or stay where I am."

Answer 111

In two minds "I'm in two minds about whether to take the job offer or stay where I am."

Question 112

(adjective) resembling or characteristic of apes; having physical features or behaviors similar to those of apes "The creature was described as having ... arms and a hunched posture."

Answer 112

ape-like brutes "The creature was described as having ape-like arms and a hunched posture."

Question 113

(verb) to happen or occur as a consequence or outcome of something "The delay in the project ... a lack of funding."

Answer 113

to result from "The delay in the project resulted from a lack of funding."

Question 114

(noun) a low, guttural sound made by a person or animal, often indicating effort or discomfort. "He let out a few ... as he lifted the heavy weights."

Answer 114

grunts "He let out a few grunts as he lifted the heavy weights."

Question 115

(verb) to throw something forcefully in a specified direction "He ... the fishing line into the water."

Answer 115

casts "He cast the fishing line into the water."

Question 116

(adverb) in a way that is easy to notice or significantly different from something else "The temperature has ... increased since last week."

Answer 116

markedly "The temperature has markedly increased since last week."

Question 117

(adjective) having great strength or force "The athlete had a ... build that impressed the coaches."

Answer 117

powerful build "The athlete had a powerful build that impressed the coaches."

Question 118

(verb phrase) to specialize in a particular subject or field of study at a college or university. "She decided to ... biology to pursue a career in medicine."

Answer 118

to major in something "She decided to major in biology to pursue a career in medicine."

Question 119

(verb phrase) to make progress or advance in a particular field or situation "She worked hard to ... in her career."

Answer 119

to get ahead "She worked hard to get ahead in her career."

Question 120

(verb phrase) to become unable to move or escape from a confined space or situation "He got stuck inside of a narrow tunnel while exploring."

Answer 120

get stuck inside of something "He got stuck inside of a narrow tunnel while exploring."

Question 121

(noun) the sense of one's own value or worth as a person "She struggled with her ... after receiving criticism."

Answer 121

self-worth "She struggled with her self-worth after receiving criticism."

Question 122

(verb) to express something in another way or using different words "He ... to make it clearer."

Answer 122

said differently... "He said it differently to make it clearer."

Question 123

(verb phrase) to improve one's skills or proficiency in a specific area through practice and experience "She practices every day to ... playing the piano."

Answer 123

to get good at something "She practices every day to get good at playing the piano."

Question 124

(verb) to confess or acknowledge something, often reluctantly "I ... that I was wrong about the situation."

Answer 124

I have to admit "I admit that I was wrong about the situation."

Question 125

(noun) an evaluation or assessment of someone's work or achievements, often expressed as a score or grade. "The manager gave her a high ... for her excellent project management skills."

Answer 125

performance rating "The manager gave her a high performance rating for her excellent project management skills."

Question 126

(adverb) in a way that produces very clear and powerful memories or images "I can still see the sunset; it was so ... beautiful."

Answer 126

I so vividly remember... "I can still see the sunset; it was so vividly beautiful."

Question 127

(verb phrase) to exhaust one's financial resources "After paying all the bills, I ... before the month ended."

Answer 127

to run out of money "After paying all the bills, I ran out of money before the month ended."

Question 128

(noun) a situation or experience that involves a lot of emotional ups and downs "Her relationship was an ..., filled with intense highs and heartbreaking lows."

Answer 128

emotional roller coaster "Her relationship was an emotional roller coaster, filled with intense highs and heartbreaking lows."

Question 129

(verb) to waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive "He was ... between accepting the job offer or staying at his current position."

Answer 129

vacillating "He was vacillating between accepting the job offer or staying at his current position."

Question 130

(phrase) to delay making a decision until the following day to allow time for thought "I will ... and let you know my decision in the morning."

Answer 130

to sleep on it (about decision) "I will sleep on it and let you know my decision in the morning."

Question 131

(noun) a person who is considered to be very foolish or stupid "He called her a ... for forgetting the meeting."

Answer 131

moron "He called her a moron for forgetting the meeting."

Question 132

(verb) to accept or support something willingly or enthusiastically "He is ... his new role in the team."

Answer 132

embracing being idiot "He is embracing his new role in the team."

Question 133

(noun) the loss of employment due to changes in the economy, technology, or company restructuring "Automation has led to significant ... in manufacturing sectors."

Answer 133

job displacement "Automation has led to significant job displacement in manufacturing sectors."

Question 134

(adjective) never done or known before; without previous example "The pandemic led to ... changes in the way we work."

Answer 134

unprecedented "The pandemic led to unprecedented changes in the way we work."

Question 135

(verb phrase) to develop or change gradually over time in a way that has never been seen before "Technology is ..., making old devices obsolete quickly."

Answer 135

evolving at an unprecedented rate "Technology is evolving at an unprecedented rate, making old devices obsolete quickly."

Question 136

(verb) to get rid of something that is no longer needed or wanted "It's important to ... properly to protect the environment."

Answer 136

dispose of waste "It's important to dispose of waste properly to protect the environment."

Question 137

(adjective) urgent or requiring immediate attention "The community faces a ... issue of water scarcity."

Answer 137

a pressing issue "The community faces a pressing issue of water scarcity."

Question 138

(noun) practices that can be maintained over the long term without depleting resources or causing harm to the environment "Recycling and reducing waste are examples of ...."

Answer 138

sustainable habits "Recycling and reducing waste are examples of sustainable habits."

Question 139

(noun) a person who travels widely and often to various countries. "As a seasoned ..., she has visited over 50 countries."

Answer 139

Globetrotter "As a seasoned globetrotter, she has visited over 50 countries."

Question 140

(adjective) located in a place that is not often visited or is unusual "They took an ... route through the mountains."

Answer 140

Off the beaten track "They took an off the beaten track route through the mountains."

Question 141

(noun) a short stay in a place during a journey, often at an airport or city between flights "We had a ... in Paris before continuing to Rome."

Answer 141

Stopover "We had a stopover in Paris before continuing to Rome."

Question 142

(verb) to stay temporarily in a place "We decided to ... in the city for a few days during our trip."

Answer 142

Sojourn "We decided to sojourn in the city for a few days during our trip."

Question 143

(noun) the occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way "Finding a $20 bill on the ground was pure ...."

Answer 143

Serendipity "Finding a $20 bill on the ground was pure serendipity."

Question 144

(noun) a person who travels, especially on foot. "The ... wandered through the countryside, enjoying the scenery."

Answer 144

Wayfarer "The wayfarer wandered through the countryside, enjoying the scenery."

Question 145

(noun) an area or subject that has not been explored or studied "The research team is venturing into ... with their new project."

Answer 145

Uncharted territory "The research team is venturing into uncharted territory with their new project."

Question 146

(verb phrase) to make a brief visit to a place "I will just ... to say hello before I leave."

Answer 146

To pop in "I will just pop in to say hello before I leave."

Question 147

(verb) to cause someone to become very interested in or enthusiastic about something "The new video game ... him from the first play session."

Answer 147

To get someone hooked on something "The new video game hooked him from the first play session."

Question 148

(verb) to think of or produce an idea, plan, or solution "He ... a brilliant idea for the project."

Answer 148

to come up with "He came up with a brilliant idea for the project."

Question 149

(verb) to consider or think about something carefully "She ... to her decision before making it."

Answer 149

to give enough thought to something "She gave enough thought to her decision before making it."

Question 150

(verb) to become smaller or less in amount, size, or degree "The company plans to ... production due to lower demand."

Answer 150

decrease in something "The company plans to decrease production due to lower demand."

Question 151

(verb) to keep something in a specified state or condition over time "She works hard to ... strong relationships with her friends."

Answer 151

maintain strong relationships "She works hard to maintain strong relationships with her friends."

Question 152

(verb phrase) to continue receiving or being aware of the most recent information or developments "I always check my news app to ...."

Answer 152

stay updated on the latest news "I always check my news app to stay updated on the latest news."

Question 153

(verb) to be greater in weight, importance, or influence than something else "The benefits of the new policy ... the disadvantages."

Answer 153

to outweigh the disadvantages "The benefits of the new policy outweigh the disadvantages."

Question 154

(adverb) in a manner that does not occur at the same time or in a synchronized way. "The data was processed ..., allowing multiple tasks to run simultaneously."

Answer 154

asynchronously "The data was processed asynchronously, allowing multiple tasks to run simultaneously."

Question 155

(verb) to act with care and avoid potential problems or dangers "She decided ... while driving in the heavy rain."

Answer 155

to be cautious "She decided to be cautious while driving in the heavy rain."

Question 156

(noun) the act of remembering and honoring someone or something, especially in a formal way "The city held a ... for the veterans of the war."

Answer 156

Commemoration "The city held a commemoration for the veterans of the war."

Question 157

(adjective) attractively unusual or old-fashioned "The village is known for its ... cottages and charming streets."

Answer 157

Quaint "The village is known for its quaint cottages and charming streets."

Question 158

(adjective) not known or not easily understood "The meaning of the poem was ... to most readers."

Answer 158

Obscure "The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers."

Question 159

(adjective) strange or extremely unusual; bizarre "His ...outfit drew everyone's attention at the party."

Answer 159

Outlandish "His outlandish outfit drew everyone's attention at the party."

Question 160

(adjective) strange or unusual; different from what is normal or expected "His behavior was quite ... at the party."

Answer 160

Peculiar "His behavior was quite peculiar at the party."

Question 161

(adjective) regarded with reverence and respect, often associated with religious significance "The temple is a ... site for worship."

Answer 161

sacred "The temple is a sacred site for worship."

Question 162

(verb phrase) to continue following established customs or practices "They decided to ... by having a formal wedding ceremony."

Answer 162

stick to tradition "They decided to stick to tradition by having a formal wedding ceremony."

Question 163

(idiom) to do something in a new way that is different from what is usual or expected "The artist decided to ... by using unconventional materials in her sculptures."

Answer 163

break the mold "The artist decided to break the mold by using unconventional materials in her sculptures."

Question 164

(verb) to give something to someone else, especially younger people, usually as part of a tradition "The family ... their recipes through generations."

Answer 164

pass down "The family passed down their recipes through generations."

Question 165

(verb) to understand or grasp something after a period of time "It took me a while to ... to the joke."

Answer 165

catch on "It took me a while to catch on to the joke."

Question 166

(phrase) to be closely associated or connected with something "Success often ... hard work."

Answer 166

go hand in hand with "Success often goes hand in hand with hard work."

Question 167

(verb phrase) to initiate an action or make a decision that leads to progress or change "She decided ... towards her career advancement."

Answer 167

to take this step "She decided to take this step towards her career advancement."

Question 168

(verb phrase) to be noticeable or distinctive in a competitive environment, particularly when seeking employment "She worked hard to ... by acquiring new skills."

Answer 168

to stand out in the job market "She worked hard to stand out in the job market by acquiring new skills."

Question 169

(noun) a feeling of longing for one's home during a period of absence from it "After moving to a new city for college, she experienced severe ...."

Answer 169

homesickness "After moving to a new city for college, she experienced severe homesickness."

Question 170

(noun) an event or experience that has a significant impact on a person's life, altering their perspective or circumstances. "Traveling abroad for the first time was a ... for her."

Answer 170

life-changing experience "Traveling abroad for the first time was a life-changing experience for her."

Question 171

(adjective) elegantly luxurious or stylish "She wore a ... dress to the gala."

Answer 171

posh "She wore a posh dress to the gala."

Question 172

(verb) to move something from its usual or proper place "The construction work will ... many residents from their homes."

Answer 172

to displace "The construction work will displace many residents from their homes."

Question 173

(noun) natural substances formed from the remains of ancient organisms, used as energy sources. "Coal, oil, and natural gas are the main types of ...."

Answer 173

fossil fuels "Coal, oil, and natural gas are the main types of fossil fuels."

Question 174

(adjective) of considerable importance, size, or worth "The project received ... funding from the government."

Answer 174

substantial amounts "The project received substantial funding from the government."

Question 175

(adjective) showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise "She was ... in her research, ensuring every fact was accurate."

Answer 175

Meticulous "She was meticulous in her research, ensuring every fact was accurate."

Question 176

(adjective) able to recover quickly from difficult conditions "After the storm, the community showed how ... they were by rebuilding their homes."

Answer 176

Resilient "After the storm, the community showed how resilient they were by rebuilding their homes."

Question 177

(adjective) dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations "Her ... approach to problem-solving helped the team find a quick solution."

Answer 177

Pragmatic "Her pragmatic approach to problem-solving helped the team find a quick solution."

Question 178

(adjective) having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage "Her ... observations helped the team win the competition."

Answer 178

Astute "Her astute observations helped the team win the competition."

Question 179

(adjective) pleasant and agreeable in nature or character "The ....atmosphere of the café made it a perfect spot for meetings."

Answer 179

Congenial "The congenial atmosphere of the café made it a perfect spot for meetings."

Question 180

(adjective) holding firmly to an opinion, position, or course of action. "Despite the challenges, she remained ... in her pursuit of success."

Answer 180

Tenacious "Despite the challenges, she remained tenacious in her pursuit of success."

Question 181

(adjective) holding firmly to a purpose or course of action; persistent "Her ... spirit helped her overcome many obstacles."

Answer 181

Tenacious "Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome many obstacles."

Question 182

(adjective) In accordance with the highest standards; faultless. "Her performance was ..., earning her a standing ovation."

Answer 182

Impeccable "Her performance was impeccable, earning her a standing ovation."

Question 183

(adjective) deserving hatred and contempt "His ... behavior shocked everyone at the party."

Answer 183

Despicable "His despicable behavior shocked everyone at the party."

Question 184

(adjective) able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities "She is a ... athlete, excelling in both swimming and running."

Answer 184

Versatile "She is a versatile athlete, excelling in both swimming and running."

Question 185

(adjective) fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing "The politician gave an ... speech that moved the audience."

Answer 185

Eloquent "The politician gave an eloquent speech that moved the audience."

Question 186

(adjective) having knowledge of something private or secret "Only a few were ... to the details of the plan."

Answer 186

privy "Only a few were privy to the details of the plan."

Question 187

(noun) lightness of mind, character, or behavior; lack of seriousness "His ... during the serious meeting was inappropriate."

Answer 187

levity "His levity during the serious meeting was inappropriate."

Question 188

(verb) to damage or spoil to a certain extent; render less perfect, attractive, or useful. "The graffiti ... the beauty of the old building."

Answer 188

mar "The graffiti marred the beauty of the old building."

Question 189

(adjective) failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful "The project was ... due to lack of funding."

Answer 189

abortive "The project was abortive due to lack of funding."

Question 190

(verb) to grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right) "The university will ... degrees at the graduation ceremony."

Answer 190

confer "The university will confer degrees at the graduation ceremony."

Question 191

(verb) to enjoy or appreciate something fully, especially food or drink, by tasting it slowly "She ... every bite of the chocolate cake."

Answer 191

savor "She savored every bite of the chocolate cake."

Question 192

(noun) the act of completing a task or fulfilling a requirement in a superficial or perfunctory manner "The project felt like just ... rather than a genuine effort to improve the community."

Answer 192

box ticking "The project felt like just box ticking rather than a genuine effort to improve the community."

Question 193

(adjective) stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt "The instructions were ... about what to do next."

Answer 193

explicit "The instructions were explicit about what to do next."

Question 194

(adjective) suggested or understood without being directly stated "Her smile was an ... agreement to the plan."

Answer 194

implicit "Her smile was an implicit agreement to the plan."

Question 195

(verb) to show or represent something accurately "The data must ... reality to be useful."

Answer 195

to reflect reality "The data must reflect reality to be useful."

Question 196

(noun) a positive or benevolent intention behind an action or decision "Her actions were driven by ... to help the community."

Answer 196

good intent "Her actions were driven by good intent to help the community."

Question 197

(adjective) showing a lack of care about the consequences of an action; rash or careless. "His ... driving led to a serious accident."

Answer 197

reckless "His reckless driving led to a serious accident."

Question 198

(noun) the process of putting a decision or plan into effect "The ... of the new policy took several months."

Answer 198

implementation "The implementation of the new policy took several months."

Question 199

(adjective) capable of functioning independently without external support or assistance "The self-contained apartment had its own kitchen and bathroom."

Answer 199

self-contained exercise "The self-contained apartment had its own kitchen and bathroom."

Question 200

(noun) meetings with a trained professional to discuss emotional or psychological issues. "She attends ... every week to help manage her anxiety."

Answer 200

counceling sessions "She attends counseling sessions every week to help manage her anxiety."

Question 201

(verb phrase) to finally do something after a delay or after intending to do it for a long time "I will ... my homework after dinner."

Answer 201

get round to doing something "I will get round to doing my homework after dinner."

Question 202

(phrase) close to or about to do something "She was ... leaving when the phone rang."

Answer 202

on the point of doing something "She was on the point of leaving when the phone rang."

Question 203

(phrase) to be completely unexpected and surprising "The news of her resignation came as a total shock to the team."

Answer 203

come as a total shock "The news of her resignation came as a total shock to the team."

Question 204

(phrase) to be completely unexpected or surprising "The news of his resignation came as a complete shock to everyone."

Answer 204

come as a compete shock "The news of his resignation came as a complete shock to everyone."

Question 205

(verb) to be delayed or obstructed by something "I was ... by traffic on my way to work."

Answer 205

to be held up by smth "I was held up by traffic on my way to work."

Question 206

(verb phrase) to suddenly start crying uncontrollably "When she heard the bad news, she ... in front of everyone."

Answer 206

Burst into tears "When she heard the bad news, she bust into tears in front of everyone."

Question 207

(idiom) extremely happy or elated "After receiving the job offer, she was on cloud nine."

Answer 207

On cloud nine "After receiving the job offer, she was on cloud nine."

Question 208

(idiom) feeling sad or depressed "After hearing the bad news, she was really ...."

Answer 208

Down in the dumps "After hearing the bad news, she was really down in the dumps."

Question 209

(idiom) to become extremely angry or enraged "When he found out about the mistake, he really ...."

Answer 209

Hit the roof "When he found out about the mistake, he really hit the roof."

Question 210

(idiom) to be at the limit of one's patience or ability to cope with a situation "After dealing with the constant noise from the construction, I felt like I was ...."

Answer 210

At the end of one’s tether "After dealing with the constant noise from the construction, I felt like I was at the end of my tether."

Question 211

(idiom) to respond to someone in an angry or aggressive manner, often without a valid reason "When I asked her about the project, she ... and yelled at me."

Answer 211

Bite someone’s head off "When I asked her about the project, she bite someone's head off and yelled at me."

Question 212

(idiom) to be upset about something that has already happened and cannot be changed "It's not worth crying over spilled milk; let's focus on fixing the problem."

Answer 212

Cry over spilled milk "It's not worth crying over spilled milk; let's focus on fixing the problem."

Question 213

(idiom) to be extremely agitated or emotional, often to the point of losing control "After hearing the news, she was ... with joy."

Answer 213

Be beside yourself (with an emotion) "After hearing the news, she was beside herself with joy."

Question 214

(noun) life forms that originate from outside Earth. "Many scientists speculate about the existence of ... in distant galaxies."

Answer 214

extra-terrastrial beings "Many scientists speculate about the existence of extra-terrestrial beings in distant galaxies."

Question 215

(noun) a mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind. "The boat was caught in a powerful ... in the river."

Answer 215

vortex "The boat was caught in a powerful vortex in the river."

Question 216

(verb) to come into conflict or collision "The two cars ... at the intersection."

Answer 216

to clash "The two cars clashed at the intersection."

Question 217

(noun) a person sent on a special mission, often as a diplomatic representative "The president appointed an ... to negotiate peace talks."

Answer 217

envoy "The president appointed an envoy to negotiate peace talks."

Question 218

(verb) to increase or intensify something, especially in a gradual or systematic way "The company plans to ... production to meet the growing demand."

Answer 218

ramp up "The company plans to ramp up production to meet the growing demand."

Question 219

(noun) a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected "The sudden announcement caused great ... among the employees."

Answer 219

consternation "The sudden announcement caused great consternation among the employees."

Question 220

(adverb) in a way that is impossible to separate or disentangle "The two issues are ... linked, making it difficult to address one without the other."

Answer 220

inextricably "The two issues are inextricably linked, making it difficult to address one without the other."

Question 221

(adjective) twisted or woven together, often in a complex or intricate manner "The fabric has an ... pattern of colors."

Answer 221

interwoven "The fabric has an interwoven pattern of colors."

Question 222

(verb) to increase or improve one's efforts or performance "He decided to ... his training for the marathon."

Answer 222

to step up "He decided to step up his training for the marathon."

Question 223

(adjective) damaged by repeated blows or hard use "The ... old car was barely running."

Answer 223

battered "The battered old car was barely running."

Question 224

(noun) the authority of a state to govern itself or another state "The country fought for its ... after years of colonial rule."

Answer 224

sovereignty "The country fought for its sovereignty after years of colonial rule."

Question 225

(verb) to eliminate or exclude something from consideration "The detective ... the possibility of a robbery."

Answer 225

rule out "The detective ruled out the possibility of a robbery."

Question 226

(adverbial phrase) in a manner that is fair, equitable, and morally right "The judge ruled ... to ensure both parties were treated fairly."

Answer 226

in a just way "The judge ruled in a just way to ensure both parties were treated fairly."

Question 227

(noun) a serious promise or commitment to do something "He made a ... to donate to the charity every month."

Answer 227

to fend off a bid "He made a pledge to donate to the charity every month."

Question 228

(noun) a serious promise or commitment to do something. "He made a ... to donate to the charity every month."

Answer 228

pledges "He made a pledge to donate to the charity every month."

Question 229

(adjective) mutually joined or related; having connections with one another "The global economy is highly ...."

Answer 229

interconnected "The global economy is highly interconnected."

Question 230

(verb) to understand something after much thought "I can't ... why she would leave her job."

Answer 230

to fathom "I can't fathom why she would leave her job."

Question 231

(noun) the use of technology to perform tasks without human intervention "The factory implemented ... to increase production efficiency."

Answer 231

Automation "The factory implemented automation to increase production efficiency."

Question 232

(noun) people who are forced to leave their homes due to sudden or gradual changes in their environment caused by climate change "After the hurricane destroyed their town, many families became ...."

Answer 232

Climate refugees "After the hurricane destroyed their town, many families became climate refugees."

Question 233

(noun) a technology that superimposes computer-generated images, sounds, or other data onto the real world. "Using ..., the app allowed users to see virtual furniture in their actual living rooms."

Answer 233

Augmented reality "Using augmented reality, the app allowed users to see virtual furniture in their actual living rooms."

Question 234

(noun) a government program in which all citizens receive a regular, unconditional sum of money, regardless of other income. "The city implemented a .... to support low-income families."

Answer 234

Universal Basic Income (UBI) "The city implemented a Universal Basic Income to support low-income families."

Question 235

(adjective) relating to the future or advanced in design and technology "The car has a ... design with sleek lines and digital interfaces."

Answer 235

Futuristic "The car has a futuristic design with sleek lines and digital interfaces."

Question 236

(verb) to understand or become aware of something after a period of time "It took me a while to ... to the joke."

Answer 236

Catch on "It took me a while to catch on to the joke."

Question 237

(verb) to gradually stop using or doing something "The company plans to ... the old product line over the next year."

Answer 237

Phase out "The company plans to phase out the old product line over the next year."

Question 238

(verb) to assume control or responsibility for something "The new manager will ... the team next month."

Answer 238

Take over "The new manager will take over the team next month."

Question 239

(verb) to introduce or launch a new product, service, or initiative "The company plans to ... its new software next month."

Answer 239

Roll out "The company plans to roll out its new software next month."

Question 240

(noun) a situation or decision that has both positive and negative consequences "Social media can be a ...; it connects people but can also spread misinformation."

Answer 240

A double-edged sword "Social media can be a double-edged sword; it connects people but can also spread misinformation."

Question 241

(noun) a person responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in public spaces, often through waste collection and disposal. "The ... collected trash from the streets every morning."

Answer 241

sanitation worker "The sanitation worker collected trash from the streets every morning."

Question 242

(idiom) to be more advanced or successful than others "Her innovative ideas kept the company ... in technology."

Answer 242

Ahead of the curve "Her innovative ideas kept the company ahead of the curve in technology."

Question 243

(idiom) there is no limit to what someone can achieve or how far they can go "With her talent and determination, the sky's the limit for her career."

Answer 243

The sky’s the limit "With her talent and determination, the sky's the limit for her career."

Question 244

(idiom) a phrase indicating that something bad is going to happen or that a situation is doomed to failure "After seeing the company's declining sales, the employees felt the writing on the wall for their jobs."

Answer 244

The writing on the wall "After seeing the company's declining sales, the employees felt the writing on the wall for their jobs."

Question 245

(adverb) in an opposite manner; on the other hand "He loves to travel; ..., his sister prefers to stay at home."

Answer 245

Conversely "He loves to travel; conversely, his sister prefers to stay at home."

Question 246

(verb) to give new life or energy to something "The community center was ... with new programs and activities."

Answer 246

to be revitalised "The community center was revitalised with new programs and activities."

Question 247

(adverb) used to indicate that something seems to be true based on what is known or observed, but may not be confirmed. "She is apparently happy with her new job."

Answer 247

Apparently, "She is apparently happy with her new job."

Question 248

(noun) the quality of being determined to do what you want and not changing your mind, even when people advise you not to "His ... made it difficult for him to accept help from others."

Answer 248

stubbornness "His stubbornness made it difficult for him to accept help from others."

Question 249

(adjective) open to discussion or argument; not settled or decided. "The effectiveness of the new policy is ... among experts."

Answer 249

debatable "The effectiveness of the new policy is debatable among experts."

Question 250

(verb) to make someone or something feel or look clean, fresh, or invigorated again "After a long day, she felt ... after taking a shower."

Answer 250

refreshed "After a long day, she felt refreshed after taking a shower."

Question 251

(adjective) unable to rest or relax; agitated or unable to stay still "The children were ... during the long meeting."

Answer 251

restless "The children were restless during the long meeting."

Question 252

(verb) to have a friendly relationship with someone "I really ... with my new coworkers."

Answer 252

Get along (with) "I really get along with my new coworkers."

Question 253

(verb) to recover from a setback or difficult situation "It took her a while to ... the loss of her pet."

Answer 253

Get over "It took her a while to get over the loss of her pet."

Question 254

(verb) to manage to live or deal with a difficult situation, often with limited resources "Despite the financial difficulties, they managed to ... on a small income."

Answer 254

Get by "Despite the financial difficulties, they managed to get by on a small income."

Question 255

(verb) to communicate or convey an idea or message successfully "She was able to ... her point during the meeting."

Answer 255

Get across "She was able to get across her point during the meeting."

Question 256

(verb phrase) to avoid punishment or negative consequences for something wrong or illegal that one has done "He managed to ... cheating on the exam."

Answer 256

Get away with "He managed to get away with cheating on the exam."

Question 257

(verb phrase) to start to do something in a serious or focused way "Let's ... business and discuss the project details."

Answer 257

Get down to "Let's get down to business and discuss the project details."

Question 258

(verb) to successfully pass through or overcome a difficult situation or obstacle "She managed to ... the tough exam."

Answer 258

Get through "She managed to get through the tough exam."

Question 259

(verb) to advance or make progress before others "She worked extra hours to ... in her career."

Answer 259

Get ahead "She worked extra hours to get ahead in her career."

Question 260

(noun) a person who represents an organization that promotes tourism in a specific area or region. "The ... provided information about local attractions."

Answer 260

tourist board representative "The tourist board representative provided information about local attractions."

Question 261

(noun) a person or organization that reports on or presents information about travel destinations and experiences, often through various media channels. "The .... featured exotic locations around the world in their latest episode."

Answer 261

travel broadcaster "The travel broadcaster featured exotic locations around the world in their latest episode."

Question 262

(noun) a person who is concerned with or advocates for the protection of the environment. "The ... organized a community clean-up to raise awareness about pollution."

Answer 262

environmentalist "The environmentalist organized a community clean-up to raise awareness about pollution."

Question 263

(verb) to bring something back to life, consciousness, or a state of use. "The paramedics worked quickly to ... the patient after the heart attack."

Answer 263

to revive "The paramedics worked quickly to revive the patient after the heart attack."

Question 264

(verb) to renovate or redecorate something to improve its condition or appearance "They decided to ... the old hotel to attract more guests."

Answer 264

refurbish "They decided to refurbish the old hotel to attract more guests."

Question 265

(noun) a very successful event, project, or endeavor that generates a lot of excitement or acclaim "The concert was a ..., selling out in minutes."

Answer 265

Roaring success "The concert was a roaring success, selling out in minutes."

Question 266

(verb phrase) to achieve success in a particular endeavor or project "She worked hard to ... her new business."

Answer 266

Make a success of "She worked hard to make a success of her new business."

Question 267

(verb phrase) to achieve a desired goal or outcome. "After years of hard work, she finally ... in her career."

Answer 267

Meet with success "After years of hard work, she finally met with success in her career."

Question 268

(noun) a sudden and unexpected achievement of fame or success, typically after a short period of effort. "The singer became an ... after her first single topped the charts."

Answer 268

Overnight success "The singer became an overnight success after her first single topped the charts."

Question 269

(noun) a significant and impressive achievement or outcome "The concert was a ..., with all tickets sold out."

Answer 269

Resounding success "The concert was a resounding success, with all tickets sold out."

Question 270

(verb) to promise or ensure something will happen "The coach ... success if the players follow the training regimen."

Answer 270

Guarantee success "The coach guarantees success if the players follow the training regimen."

Question 271

(verb) to have a slight knowledge or suspicion about something "She had an ... that he was lying."

Answer 271

to have inkling "She had an inkling that he was lying."

Question 272

(verb phrase) to look at something briefly or secretly "I just wanted to ... at the surprise party preparations."

Answer 272

to take a peek "I just wanted to take a peek at the surprise party preparations."

Question 273

(noun) the condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank. "In this project, safety takes ... over speed."

Answer 273

precedence "In this project, safety takes precedence over speed."

Question 274

(noun) urgent issues or problems that require prompt attention or action "The team's immediate concerns included safety protocols and equipment failures."

Answer 274

immediate concerns "The team's immediate concerns included safety protocols and equipment failures."

Question 275

(verb) to distribute resources or duties for a specific purpose "The manager decided to ... funds for the new project."

Answer 275

to allocate "The manager decided to allocate funds for the new project."

Question 276

(verb) to give way to arguments, demands, or pressure "After much debate, he decided to ... to her request."

Answer 276

to yield "After much debate, he decided to yield to her request."

Question 277

(verb) to produce or provide something, especially in response to a demand or request "The farm ... a large amount of corn each year."

Answer 277

Cramming "The farm yields a large amount of corn each year."

Question 278

(verb) to choose or make a decision in favor of something "She decided to ... the vegetarian meal."

Answer 278

to opt for "She decided to opt for the vegetarian meal."

Question 279

(noun) the process or state of breaking or being broken into small or separate parts "The ... of the market led to many small businesses emerging."

Answer 279

fragmentation "The fragmentation of the market led to many small businesses emerging."

Question 280

(noun) a sign or indication that someone has achieved a certain level of success "Winning the award was a ... for her career."

Answer 280

A mark of success "Winning the award was a mark of success for her career."

Question 281

(idiom) to take action to deal with a situation yourself, rather than waiting for someone else to do it "When the project was delayed, she decided to ... and finish it herself."

Answer 281

Take matters into your own hands "When the project was delayed, she decided to take matters into her own hands and finish it herself."

Question 282

(adjective) not reacting or responding to stimuli or communication "The patient remained ... despite attempts to wake him."

Answer 282

unresponsive "The patient remained unresponsive despite attempts to wake him."

Question 283

(noun) the action or process of inventing false information or a lie "The article was filled with ... about the celebrity's life."

Answer 283

fabrication "The article was filled with fabrications about the celebrity's life."

Question 284

(adjective) not attractive or pleasant to look at "The restaurant's ... decor made it hard to enjoy the meal."

Answer 284

unappealing "The unappealing design of the building drew criticism from the community." "The restaurant's unappealing decor made it hard to enjoy the meal."

Question 285

(adjective) not conforming to accepted standards of morality or conduct. "His ... behavior in the workplace led to his dismissal."

Answer 285

unethical "His unethical behavior in the workplace led to his dismissal."

Question 286

(verb) to regard something as unworthy of consideration or attention "He was ... her concerns without a second thought."

Answer 286

to be dismissive of something "He was dismissing her concerns without a second thought."

Question 287

(phrase) to acknowledge that someone has made a valid argument or has a reasonable perspective "I ... about the importance of sustainability in our project."

Answer 287

I take your point "I take your point about the importance of sustainability in our project."

Question 288

(verb) to sharpen or refine a skill or ability "She practiced daily to ... her writing skills."

Answer 288

to hone "She practiced daily to hone her writing skills."

Question 289

(noun) a large mass of ice that falls from a glacier or ice sheet, often creating a waterfall-like effect. "The hikers were mesmerized by the stunning ... cascading down the mountainside."

Answer 289

icefall "The hikers were mesmerized by the stunning icefall cascading down the mountainside."

Question 290

(noun) pieces or chunks of frozen water, typically irregularly shaped. "The lake was covered in ... after the cold snap."

Answer 290

lumps of ice "The lake was covered in lumps of ice after the cold snap."

Question 291

(adverb) to a very great extent or degree; extremely "She was ... excited about her promotion."

Answer 291

tremendously "She was tremendously excited about her promotion."

Question 292

(adjective) lasting for a very short time; transitory "The sunset created a ... moment of beauty."

Answer 292

fleeting changes "The sunset created a fleeting moment of beauty."

Question 293

(adjective) occurring or coming later or after something else "The ... meeting addressed the issues raised in the first."

Answer 293

subsequent "The subsequent meeting addressed the issues raised in the first."

Question 294

(noun) severe mental or physical pain or suffering "He felt deep ... after the loss of his pet."

Answer 294

anguish "He felt deep anguish after the loss of his pet."

Question 295

(adverb) in a regular or habitual manner; frequently "She ... checks her emails every morning."

Answer 295

routinely "She routinely checks her emails every morning."

Question 296

(noun) the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn. "She looked at him with ... after he lied."

Answer 296

contempt "She looked at him with contempt after he lied."

Question 297

(adjective) not done by choice; occurring without voluntary control "He had an ... reaction to the loud noise."

Answer 297

involuntary "He had an involuntary reaction to the loud noise."

Question 298

(verb) to move swiftly and lightly from one place to another "The butterfly ... across the garden, landing on various flowers."

Answer 298

to flit across "The butterfly flitted across the garden, landing on various flowers."

Question 299

(noun) a state of mental suffering or distress caused by unresolved emotional conflicts or guilt. "He experienced deep ... after the loss of his loved one."

Answer 299

inner torment "He experienced deep inner torment after the loss of his loved one."

Question 300

(verb) to declare or admit something openly "He ... his love for her in front of everyone."

Answer 300

profess "He professed his love for her in front of everyone."

Question 301

(adverb) in a clear and straightforward manner, without ambiguity or ornamentation "She explained the rules ... so everyone could understand."

Answer 301

plainly "She explained the rules plainly so everyone could understand."

Question 302

(noun) a person who is highly skilled at deceiving others through lies or falsehoods "He is known as an ..., often convincing people of things that are completely untrue."

Answer 302

accomplished liar "He is known as an accomplished liar, often convincing people of things that are completely untrue."

Question 303

(adverb) used to introduce a statement that is not directly related to the main topic but is relevant to the conversation. "Incidentally, I heard that the meeting has been postponed."

Answer 303

incidentally "Incidentally, I heard that the meeting has been postponed."

Question 304

(verb) to admit that something is true or correct after first denying it "After much debate, he finally ... that he was wrong."

Answer 304

to concede "After much debate, he finally conceded that he was wrong."

Question 305

(noun) a person's outward behavior or conduct "Her calm ... during the interview impressed the panel."

Answer 305

demeanour "Her calm demeanour during the interview impressed the panel."

Question 306

(verb) to cause someone to believe something that is not true "He tried to ... her with false information."

Answer 306

to deceive "He tried to deceive her with false information."

Question 307

(noun) a place of burial for a dead body. "They visited their grandfather's ... on Memorial Day."

Answer 307

grave "They visited their grandfather's grave on Memorial Day."

Question 308

(noun) the act of deceiving someone by making them believe something that is not true "His story was full of ... meant to mislead the jury."

Answer 308

deception "His story was full of deception meant to mislead the jury."

Question 309

(adjective) not obvious or easily noticeable; delicate or understated "The artist used a ... shade of blue in the painting."

Answer 309

subtle "The artist used a subtle shade of blue in the painting."

Question 310

(idiom) to make a great effort to achieve something or to do something to the fullest extent "For her wedding, she decided to pull out all the stops and create an extravagant celebration."

Answer 310

Pull out all the stops "For her wedding, she decided to pull out all the stops and create an extravagant celebration."

Question 311

(verb phrase) to think creatively and unconventionally, often leading to innovative solutions. "In the meeting, she encouraged the team to ... to solve the marketing problem."

Answer 311

Think outside the box "In the meeting, she encouraged the team to think outside the box to solve the marketing problem."

Question 312

(idiom) to start a project or activity with enthusiasm and energy, often immediately "She hit the ground running on her first day at the new job."

Answer 312

Hit the ground running "She hit the ground running on her first day at the new job."

Question 313

(idiom) to work hard and diligently on a task or project without distractions "If you want to finish your thesis on time, you need to keep your nose to the grindstone."

Answer 313

Keep your nose to the grindstone "If you want to finish your thesis on time, you need to keep your nose to the grindstone."

Question 314

(idiom) a strategy to gain initial acceptance or a small agreement as a way to secure a larger commitment later "Once he got a foot in the door by volunteering, he was able to apply for a full-time position."

Answer 314

A foot in the door "Once he got a foot in the door by volunteering, he was able to apply for a full-time position."

Question 315

(verb phrase) to join others in doing something that is popular or fashionable "After the new trend started, many people began to ... and buy the latest smartphone."

Answer 315

Jump on the bandwagon "After the new trend started, many people began to jump on the bandwagon and buy the latest smartphone."

Question 316

(verb phrase) to experience fluctuations or variations in conditions or emotions "The stock market is known to be ... throughout the year."

Answer 316

to be subject to highs and lows (it has happened before and therefore is very likely to happen again.) "The stock market is known to be subject to highs and lows throughout the year."

Question 317

(verb phrase) to be subject to fluctuations or variations, often in terms of emotions, conditions, or financial situations. "The stock market is ... based on economic changes."

Answer 317

to be liable to highs and lows "The stock market is liable to highs and lows based on economic changes." (it can happen, but less likely so)

Question 318

(verb) to remove unnecessary items from a space to make it more organized and tidy "She decided to ... her room by donating old clothes."

Answer 318

De-clutter "She decided to de-clutter her room by donating old clothes."

Question 319

an informal expression meaning ‘to secure or to guarantee a sale’. Here are some simple steps you can take that might .... a sale.

Answer 319

To clinch a sale/deal

Question 320

(adjective) exceeding what is sufficient or necessary; not needed "The report was filled with ... details that distracted from the main point."

Answer 320

superfluous "The report was filled with superfluous details that distracted from the main point."

Question 321

(idiom) to make something distinctly yours by adding your personal touch or style "She really ... the project with her innovative ideas."

Answer 321

put your stamp on something "She really put her stamp on the project with her innovative ideas."

Question 322

(noun) an unfortunate condition or event; bad luck "After losing his job, he faced a series of ...."

Answer 322

misfortune "After losing his job, he faced a series of misfortunes."

Question 323

(phrase) a phrase used to indicate that something is obvious or already understood "Needless to say, we all agreed that the project was a success."

Answer 323

Needless to say "Needless to say, we all agreed that the project was a success."

Question 324

(phrase) an expression of relief or gratitude, often used after a difficult situation has been resolved "After passing the exam, she said, 'Thank goodness it's over!'"

Answer 324

Thank goodness "After passing the exam, she said, 'Thank goodness it's over!'"

Question 325

(adjective) causing a loss of self-respect or dignity "The ... treatment of the workers led to protests."

Answer 325

degrading "The degrading treatment of the workers led to protests."

Question 326

(adjective) causing someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed "He experienced a ... defeat in front of his peers."

Answer 326

humiliating "He experienced a humiliating defeat in front of his peers."

Question 327

(noun) a manner of speaking that suggests blame or accusation "Her voice had an ... when she confronted him about the missing money."

Answer 327

accusatory tone "Her voice had an accusatory tone when she confronted him about the missing money."

Question 328

(verb) to cause someone to feel distress or disappointment "The news of the layoffs ... the employees."

Answer 328

dismay "The news of the layoffs dismayed the employees."

Question 329

(adjective) having or showing a disreputable or dishonest character "He was involved in some ... business dealings."

Answer 329

shady "He was involved in some shady business dealings."

Question 330

(noun) a machine used for running or walking in place, often used for exercise. "She runs on the ... for thirty minutes every morning."

Answer 330

treadmill "She runs on the treadmill for thirty minutes every morning."

Question 331

(adjective) causing annoyance or irritation "His constant interruptions were ... during the meeting."

Answer 331

aggravating "His constant interruptions were aggravating during the meeting."

Question 332

(noun) a feeling or intuition about something that is not based on concrete evidence "I have a ... that it will rain tomorrow."

Answer 332

I have a hunch "I have a hunch that it will rain tomorrow."

Question 333

(verb) to provide support or evidence that makes something believable or trustworthy "The scientist's research ... to the new theory."

Answer 333

to give credibility "The scientist's research gave credibility to the new theory."

Question 334

(verb) to suppress or restrain someone from expressing themselves or taking action "The strict rules at the school tended to ... students' creativity."

Answer 334

to stifle somebody down "The strict rules at the school tended to stifle students' creativity."

Question 335

(noun) the state of being officially attached or connected to an organization or group. "Her ... with the university helped her gain access to research resources."

Answer 335

affiliation "Her affiliation with the university helped her gain access to research resources."

Question 336

(noun) a position or attitude toward a particular issue or topic "Her ... on environmental issues is well-known."

Answer 336

stance "Her stance on environmental issues is well-known."

Question 337

(noun) the underlying reason or explanation for something. "The committee provided a clear ... for their decision."

Answer 337

rationale "The committee provided a clear rationale for their decision."

Question 338

(phrase) A behavior where male rams collide their heads together, often as part of a competition for dominance or mating rights. "During the mating season, the rams were seen ... to establish their hierarchy."

Answer 338

rams butting heads "During the mating season, the rams were seen butting heads to establish their hierarchy."

Question 339

(noun) a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks; opponent; enemy. "In the debate, she found herself facing a formidable ...."

Answer 339

adversary "In the debate, she found herself facing a formidable adversary."

Question 340

(adverb) in a fluent and persuasive manner "She spoke ... about her experiences in the community."

Answer 340

eloquently "She spoke eloquently about her experiences in the community."

Question 341

(verb) to argue or disagree about something "They ... the accuracy of the report."

Answer 341

dispute "They disputed the accuracy of the report."

Question 342

(noun) the action or fact of achieving a goal or reaching a level of skill or knowledge "Her academic ... earned her a scholarship."

Answer 342

attainment "Her academic attainment earned her a scholarship."

Question 343

(verb phrase) to begin or start a journey, project, or new activity "She decided to ... a new career in teaching."

Answer 343

to embark on... "She decided to embark on a new career in teaching."

Question 344

(noun) a fact about life that is unpleasant but true "His speech was filled with ... about the challenges of adulthood."

Answer 344

home truths "His speech was filled with home truths about the challenges of adulthood."

Question 345

(verb) to give advice or guidance on a particular issue or decision "The teacher ... the students on their career choices."

Answer 345

counsel "The teacher counseled the students on their career choices."

Question 346

(noun) the quality of being straightforward and honest in speech, often to the point of being rude or tactless. "His ... during the meeting surprised everyone."

Answer 346

bluntness "His bluntness during the meeting surprised everyone."

Question 347

(verb phrase) to control or limit something to prevent it from becoming too powerful or problematic "The manager had to ... to ensure they met deadlines."

Answer 347

to keep in check "The manager had to keep the team's enthusiasm in check to ensure they met deadlines."

Question 348

(verb) to make small changes to something in order to improve it or make it more suitable. "She decided to ... the recipe by adding more spices."

Answer 348

to tweak "She decided to tweak the recipe by adding more spices."

Question 349

(adjective) unable to be challenged or denied; certain "The evidence presented in court was ...."

Answer 349

indisputable "The evidence presented in court was indisputable."

Question 350

(adjective) extremely thorough and accurate "The scientist conducted a ... analysis of the data."

Answer 350

rigorous "The scientist conducted a rigorous analysis of the data."

Question 351

(noun) individuals who participate in sports or activities that require prolonged physical effort and stamina. "Marathon runners are considered ... due to their ability to sustain long-distance running."

Answer 351

endurance athletes "Marathon runners are considered endurance athletes due to their ability to sustain long-distance running."

Question 352

(noun) the quality of being musical or having a talent for music "Her ... was evident in her ability to play multiple instruments."

Answer 352

musicality "Her musicality was evident in her ability to play multiple instruments."

Question 353

(adjective) not alike or different in nature or quality "The twins have dissimilar tastes in music."

Answer 353

dissimilar "The twins have dissimilar tastes in music."

Question 354

(idiom) to annoy or irritate someone "The constant noise from the construction site really ...."

Answer 354

it gets on my nerves "The constant noise from the construction site really gets on my nerves."

Question 355

(verb) to leave a visible impression or trace on a surface "She used a pen to ... on the paper."

Answer 355

to make mark "She used a pen to make a mark on the paper."

Question 356

(noun) the presence of a substance that makes something impure or harmful "The river suffered from pollution and chemical ...."

Answer 356

contamination "The river suffered from pollution and chemical contamination."

Question 357

(adjective) extremely unpleasant or offensive "His obnoxious behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable."

Answer 357

obnoxious "His obnoxious behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable."

Question 358

(noun) the activity of cutting down trees for wood or other products. "Logging is essential for the timber industry."

Answer 358

logging "Logging has a significant impact on the environment." "Logging is essential for the timber industry."

Question 359

(phrasal verb) to accept or assume responsibility for something "She decided to ... the project despite her busy schedule."

Answer 359

take on smth "She decided to take on the project despite her busy schedule."

Question 360

(verb phrase) to confront or challenge someone, often in a competitive or aggressive manner "He decided to ... the new project manager in the meeting."

Answer 360

take on someone "He decided to take on the new project manager in the meeting."

Question 361

(verb) to assume control or responsibility for something, especially after someone else has been in charge. "After the CEO resigned, the vice president had to ... the company."

Answer 361

take over smth "After the CEO resigned, the vice president had to take over the company."

Question 362

(verb phrase) to begin to engage in or occupy oneself with an activity or task "She decided to ... painting as a hobby."

Answer 362

take up smth "She decided to take up painting as a hobby."

Question 363

(verb phrase) to receive or absorb something, such as information or a substance. "The sponge ... water quickly."

Answer 363

take in smth "The sponge takes in water quickly."

Question 364

(verb) to remove something from a higher position or to dismantle it "The workers will ... the old sign tomorrow."

Answer 364

take down "The workers will take down the old sign tomorrow."

Question 365

(phrasal verb) to begin to like or enjoy something "I really ... painting after my art class."

Answer 365

take to smth "I really took to painting after my art class."

Question 366

(verb phrase) to bring someone to a particular person or group, often for a discussion or confrontation "She decided to ... her concerns to the manager."

Answer 366

take to someone "She decided to take her concerns to the manager."

Question 367

(noun) systems or processes that operate automatically without human intervention to perform tasks or solve problems. "The company implemented ... to streamline its inventory management."

Answer 367

automated solutions "The company implemented automated solutions to streamline its inventory management."

Question 368

(verb phrase) to utilize resources or opportunities in a thoughtful and effective manner "He decided to ... by studying instead of playing video games."

Answer 368

use something wisely "He decided to use his time wisely by studying instead of playing video games."

Question 369

(noun) a decrease in the ability to generate original ideas or solutions "The team noticed a ... during the brainstorming sessions."

Answer 369

decline in creativity "The team noticed a decline in creativity during the brainstorming sessions."